The keyboard is used for typing information.

The mouse is a small hand-held device, which you move over the surface of your desk, making the pointer move on the screen.

The monitor (also called the visual display unit) is for displaying information. It works like a TV set and can display both text and pictures.

The processor is where all the information is processed.

The disk drive is used for storage and retrieval of information. The disk can be removed from the drive and kept until they are needed again.

The printer is used to make permanent copies of the information from the computer.

What is the science behind genetically modified foods?

Change in genes or genomes by any means, including mutation, chromosome doubling, selection or hybridization (cross-palliation). Genetically Modified foods were introduced in 1980 by scientists. they thought it was a good idea at the time but others had different opinions.

What foods are affected by this technology?

Foods that are normally affected are soybeans, corn, canola (rapeseed), cotton seed oil, alfalfa, tomatoes, sugar cane, sugar beets, rice, squash, and sweet peppers.
What are the problems with this technology?

The problems are that it could introduce knew allergies and toxins that affect people that eat them alot. And also it can create super weeds.

What action has been taken to try prevent the technology developing?

People all over the world are protesting and they do not agree with this process.

How can you find out information about these questions?

You can read magazines, books, websites, encyclopedias and newspapers.